Clinical Veterinarian

Benefits Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Relocation bonus POSITION TITLE Clinical Veterinarian REPORTS TO Director of Veterinary Care/Attending Veterinarian JOB CLASSIFICATION Shift: Day shift; on-call availability for emergencies during nights and weekends as scheduled FLSA/Status: Exempt / Full-time Risk Level: 3 SUPERVISES May contribute to the supervision of one or more veterinary technicians in the absence of the Director of Veterinary Care and the Vet Tech Supervisor. ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW Chimp Haven serves as the National Chimpanzee Sanctuary and is located on 200 forested acres in northwest Louisiana just outside of Shreveport. Chimp Haven provides excellent care for nearly 300 chimpanzees, most of whom are retired from biomedical research. As more retired chimpanzees make their way from research institutions to sanctuary, our population continues to grow. Chimp Haven has a well-designed facility to support the physical and emotional well-being of all animals, experienced staff and high standards for operational excellence. The organization is accredited by AAALAC and the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, USDA inspected and a member of the North American Primate Sanctuary Alliance. Chimp Haven offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, extensive training and an opportunity for professional advancement. Equal Opportunity Employer. THE OPPORTUNITY As a key member of the veterinary team, provide routine and emergency medical care for the chimpanzee colony which includes juveniles through geriatric residents. This position affords the right candidate a unique opportunity to not only provide hands‑on medical care to chimpanzees, but also learn all aspects of sanctuary medicine, share your knowledge and learnings with others in the field, and participate in colony management decisions. RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE 1. Medical Care and Records Oversee all aspects of colony health, including health surveillance; ensure proper care is given to chimpanzees at all times. Diagnose and treat medical conditions, diseases, and injuries; coordinate chimpanzee health care with consulting veterinarians, specialists and staff as needed. Provide visual health monitoring of sick or injured chimpanzees in conjunction with other veterinary clinical and animal care staff. Maintain proficiency in anesthesia, anesthetic monitoring, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Prescribe and dose and approve medications for individual health needs. Perform and interpret diagnostic procedures including but not limited to radiographs, ultrasound, laboratory, tests and physical exams. Assist or perform surgical procedures, including but not limited to wound care #J-18808-Ljbffr Chimp Haven